Meter Tech Apprentice 1st-4th year Amarillo, TX

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.

Xcel Energy is looking to fill a Meter Tech Apprentice 1st - 4th Year for the Amarillo TX location.

Apprentice Meter Technician job duties will include but not be limited to testing programming installing verifying and removing electric meters. Employee will follow all company and regulatory safety requirements. Employee will work well independently or with customers and with others in the company. Employee will work with multiple computer platforms various software programs and electronic devices. Employee will also be required to travel for work and training. Employee may advance to Meterman Journeyman according to the IBEW 602 Agreement with the company. Environmental Exposure : Employee will work in and around energized equipment confined spaces vibrating equipment heights noise levels requiring ear protection presence of chemical fumes and a wide range of hot and cold temperatures. Employee will work with broken glass various chemicals and other hazardous materials. Employee may work using bucket truck or ladders. Employee must be able to walk and climb stairs. Work is often on gravel concrete slippery and uneven surfaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have successfully passed the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) CAST test
• Must respond to overtime and call outs including weekends and holidays.
• Must commit to working safely and wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes hard hat steel-toed boots protective eyewear flame-retardant clothing and insulated rubber gloves.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Knowledge of electric delivery systems is desired.
• Employee must have a working knowledge with math background including algebra geometry and trigonometry.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $30.03 to $37.06 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits : Medical / Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Vacation Holidays Sick Time Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply : 10 / 26 / 25

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 30 - 37